"Romantic relationships are hard at the best of times, but when you add IBS into the mix, it can really test your connection with someone," says Lara Moon, a member of The IBS Network (the national charity supporting people living with irritable bowel syndrome). "I know others who have had relationships break down because of their IBS - it can be a very isolating condition."
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/news-and-features/how-ibs-affects-sex-dating-and-relationships